Francis Murray (mayor)

Francis Murray was born in Sydney, 30 April 1838, son of Cornelius Murray and Mary Ann Freeman.[2]

Francis married Eliza Graham on 11 June 1863 in Brisbane. They had the following children:[2]

• Eliza Abigail (born Brisbane 2 Dec 1864, died Brisbane 18 June 1912)
• Alexander George (born Brisbane 2 Jan 1867, died Clifton 20 Nov 1933)
• Clara (born Brisbane 8 August 1868, died Brisbane 21 August 1959)
• Isabella Jane (born Brisbane 2 April 1870, died Brisbane 23 June 1870)
• Anna Maria (born Brisbane 6 June 1872 died Brisbane 23 October 1873)

Francis Murray died on 15 August 1872 at Maryborough, Queensland aged 34 years.[2][3] His coffin was brought to Brisbane on the steamship "Lady Bowen" for the funeral at St Stephens Roman Catholic Cathedral and burial on 18 August 1872 at the Paddington Cemetery.[4] He was survived by his widow and four children.[4]

Francis Murray was a cabinetmaker, upholsterer, undertaker, and money lender, owned shares in mining companies, and had a store in Queen Street.[3]

Francis Murray was an alderman 1867 - 1872. He was mayor in 1871.[1] His public service ended with his death.

He served on the following committees:

• Legislative Committee 1871.
• Finance Committee 1872.
• Improvement Committee 1871, 1872.

• List of mayors and lord mayors of Brisbane

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